Find out who owns a website

The WHOIS database is a query and response protocol widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address block, or an autonomous system.

Simply enter the domain name you want to look up in the search box above. Our tool will query the global registries and display the registration details, including registrar information, creation and expiry dates, status codes, and name servers.

WHOIS data is generally very accurate because ICANN requires domain registrants to provide correct and current contact details. Falsifying WHOIS data can lead to domain suspension or cancellation.

You can update your WHOIS contact details directly through your domain registrar's control panel. Once updated, the registrar will sync the changes with the registry, which usually updates in public databases within 24 hours.

You can enable WHOIS Privacy Protection (often called Privacy Shield or ID Protection). This service replaces your personal contact details with proxy information from a privacy service provider, keeping your personal email, phone, and address safe from spammers.

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) coordinates the management of the WHOIS system globally. Individual registries and registrars are responsible for maintaining the database records for their respective domain extensions.

The WHOIS database is essential for maintaining the stability, security, and integrity of the Internet. It helps resolve technical issues, combat spam and abuse, protect intellectual property rights, and establish trust and transparency online.